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Consulting Principal, Program Delivery Lead

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Consulting Principal, Program Delivery Lead

Dallas, TX

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Program Delivery Lead, Cognizant Consulting, you will make an impact by leading the end-to-end delivery of the Value VxP Program, ensuring program objectives, delivery timelines, quality standards, and client expectations are met. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant Consulting team and work collaboratively with client leadership, vendor teams, service lines, Program Directors, Project Managers, and technical delivery teams.

In this role, you will:

  • Manage all aspects of the Value VxP Program, including delivery planning, execution, governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Build trusted client relationships by acting as a technical advisor to customer technical and leadership teams, while serving as the primary escalation point for delivery-related matters.
  • Collaborate with client teams, vendor teams, service lines, Program Directors, Project Managers, and technical delivery teams to ensure overall program objectives and timelines are achieved.
  • Lead resource planning, allocation, and capacity forecasting to optimize delivery capability and support successful execution.
  • Provide overall program leadership to technical teams, ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered within agreed timelines and budgets.
  • Champion automation initiatives across delivery processes to improve efficiency, quality, consistency, and speed of execution.
  • Oversee testing activities within customer environments, ensuring alignment with project requirements while promoting automated testing frameworks and continuous improvement.
  • Manage technical escalations across Delivery, Engineering, Support, and Managed Services teams.
  • Identify delivery risks, assess business impact, and implement proactive mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you must have to be considered

  • Strong experience leading complex technology delivery programs in a client-facing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage program delivery across cross-functional teams, including client teams, vendor teams, service lines, engineering, support, and managed services.
  • Experience leading resource planning, allocation, capacity forecasting, delivery governance, and risk mitigation.
  • Strong technical advisory skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customer technical teams and senior leadership.
  • Experience managing delivery-related escalations and driving resolution across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timelines, budgets, and business expectations.

These will help you succeed

  • Experience supporting automation initiatives across delivery, testing, or operational processes.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, continuous improvement practices, and quality-focused delivery methods.
  • Strong program leadership skills with the ability to bring structure, clarity, and accountability to complex delivery environments.
  • Experience working in consulting, professional services, or client delivery organizations.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships, manage ambiguity, and proactively identify risks before they impact delivery.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • 10 paid holidays plus PTO
  • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
  • Learning and development certifications and programs

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process. Please keep in mind that it may vary by role and location. Explore our FAQs to learn more.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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